Jackson City Council Approves Ganson Street Resurfacing and Special Assessments

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The Jackson City Council has approved a project to resurface Ganson Street from Elm Avenue to the easterly city limit. The $246,000 project will be funded through federal grants, special assessments on impacted residents, and the city's major street funds. Traffic will be detoured to Michigan Avenue during the construction period, which is expected to begin in late spring or early summer.

Why it matters

The Ganson Street resurfacing project is part of the city's ongoing efforts to maintain and improve its infrastructure. While special assessments can be a contentious issue, the city is working to provide relief options for impacted residents through a newly created Street Assessment Relief Fund.

The details

City Engineer Troy White presented the project to the city council, explaining the need for the resurfacing work. The special assessment portion of the funding, around $246,000, was approved in a 6-1 vote, with Councilmember Will Forgrave casting the lone dissenting vote. The city will provide more information to residents about the Street Assessment Relief Fund to help offset the financial impact.

• The project is expected to begin in the late spring or early summer of 2026.
• The project does not have a currently known completion deadline.

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